My proudest parenting moment happened when my oldest child was 2 1/2 years old. We were doing the weekly grocery shopping trip to feed 12 people and have made it through the store successfully, all that was left was to pay for the food. He started making requests for candy bars and things of that … Continue reading Our Mood is Our Kids Mood
We are all stuck at home with our kids. I personally have never had the distinct luxury of sending my children away for an eight hour period five days a week. (Full disclosure and all sarcasm aside I am blessed to have been able to stay home with my kids, and it's also my own … Continue reading How to Survive Being Home With Kids
I used to have a housemate, every day he would ask what was for dinner. Once told what the dish would be,he would always ask the question “with love?” And I could always answer with 100% certainty that in fact there was a metric butt-ton of love in every meal served. We prepare three square … Continue reading Cooking With Love
Me and my husband both travel more than the average bear. He tends more towards regional work in an effort to keep the nonprofit movement that we are a part of, thriving. I tend to travel more for trainings and personal development. Our marriage is a delicate balance of supporting each other so that we … Continue reading Coparenting in a Reciprocal Relationship
My oldest turned six recently. On his birthday I explained why that is such a big deal. Me: "So when you are five and you hold up your fingers to show how old you are it is one hand. Now you need to add another finger so it takes two hands. That is a super … Continue reading Children and chores
The other day I checked my personal account balance, and I had six dollars. At the moment I started to laugh because as a 12-year-old I had more money in the bank than I have now as a 33-year-old. And that is a choice. A few weeks ago I cashed in the totality of my … Continue reading I Am Broke And It Is A Choice
The simple phrase ”global warming” can be heard every day in my house. From time to time it may be a discussion at a meal, but more often it is just those two words used to point out the effects of a particular action. Perhaps the dishwasher was run half full on a two hour … Continue reading What Would Greta Do?
I know that there are so many other resources available at this point in time with which to obtain information, but I have a never ending list of reasons why I love a good used book. Given the fact that my favorite used bookstores are disappearing across the country I feel the need to shed … Continue reading Used books are the best book
I am very good at moving. Prior to committing to a permanent location and man I would sign a new lease every six months to a year. I even spent a year backpacking across this country and a few others. I love the change, the revaluation, placing my hands on each of my items and … Continue reading Moving Day
I am a collector and crafter things. I spend much of my time procuring the very best items to come into my home and the rest of my time is spent making beautiful items to adorn my home. And if ever anybody comes into my home and likes one of those items there is a … Continue reading An ode to things
The Hot Mess Homestead 